Category: Modern Healthcare

Women who report they have been sexually assaulted are nearly three times as likely to experience signs of depression and are twice as likely to have elevated levels of anxiety than their peers, according to a new study.

Both Pew and the Joint Commission released reports on patient matching and patient identification. The problem persists. If it’s solved, it could help boost interoperability.

The businesses will offer insight as Cerner works to implement the VA’s new electronic health record. Cerner and the VA are working to make sure the EHR is “fully interoperable.”

Job-based insurance premiums rose modestly this year, continuing a yearslong stretch of relatively low premium increases. But there’s a trade-off: Average annual deductibles have risen.

Humana and Heritage Provider Network on Wednesday unveiled a new value-based agreement that will bring the physician-led care organization into Humana’s Medicare Advantage network.

UnitedHealth Group represents up to a quarter of Envision Healthcare’s annual commercial revenue. That means the heat is on for Envision to keep the health insurance giant in network, even as it threatens to take the provider out of network.

Healthcare providers should invest in digital tools that enhance the patient-provider relationship, according to an Ernst & Young survey.

Cleveland Clinic and Martin Health System have signed a definitive agreement for the Florida-based three-hospital system to become a full member of the Clinic, pending federal and state regulatory reviews.

Congress has taken steps to tackle outsize medical air transport balance bills in the FAA Reauthorization Act by requiring executive agencies to step up efforts for price transparency and consumer support. But will that be enough?

The AMA has renewed its Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium for another three years. The 32 medical schools will continue to receive grant funding and support from the AMA to change their curriculum.